Master of School Administration
Educating successful leadership for tomorrow’s schools
About the Campbell Adult and Online Education (AOE) Master of School Administration Program
The Master of School Administration (MSA) program emphasizes leadership and problem-solving ability through the educator’s exposure to real-world experiences. An Electronic Evidence portfolio throughout the program creates opportunities to do the work of school administrators, and establishes a “tool kit” of ideas and materials which will lead to successful leadership in schools. Among other evidence of leadership, this portfolio demonstrates positive impacts on student achievement and development, school culture and community engagement, as well as effective management of resources.
Master of School Administration Course Format
Campbell Online offers the first 9 courses (27 credit hours) 100% online. The remaining 7 credit hours require in-person internship experience in a school setting.
Why Choose Campbell AOE for Your School Administration Degree
Goals
The goals of the program are to create life-long learners who value professional growth in each of the North Carolina Standards for School Executives; to extend the candidate’s exposure to literature and research; to broaden the candidate’s background in finance, curriculum, law, and school safety; and to provide collaborative models of data-driven decision making.
By studying national and state standards, M.S.A. students will demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, dispositions and performance necessary to become effective school administrators. Successful completion of this program results in the School of Education and Human Sciences supporting the candidate for licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. There is no examination necessary to complete the program, but the portfolio (built over the course of the curriculum) is required.
Objectives
M.S.A. candidates will develop competency in each of these as well as the twenty-one required competencies for School Executives:
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Collaborative decision-making
- Management and supervision
- School law
- School finance
- Educational technology
- Special education
- Student growth and development
- Curriculum
- Research
- School safety
The Master of School Administration Curriculum
Courses You Will Take
Courses are designed in eight-week accelerated terms to allow flexibility for adult learners.
M.S.A. candidates will learn to value:
- Diversity
- Collaborative leadership
- Professional ethics
- Individual differences
- Reflective practice
Plan of Work
Candidates for M.S.A. or licensure as a school executive participate in hands-on, practical administrative experiences throughout their program based upon best practices, research and required competencies. Candidates complete a maximum of thirty-four semester hours of required coursework. There are nine three-credit-hour courses and seven one-credit-hour modules of internship experiences. Prior graduate credits up to 6 hours may be transferred in to the MSA if relevant.
Benefit from accelerated 8-week terms that allow you to complete your degree sooner and put your new skills to work faster.
Program Director - Dr. Terrie Hampton-Jones
Dr. Terrie Hampton-Jones is an Associate Professor and Director of the Teaching Scholars Academy. She was named a Fulbright Specialist for 2023-2026. Dr. Hampton-Jones received the Deans Excellence Award for 2024. She is a Campbell University Hallmarks team member and a contributing author to the newly published Our Prayer: Prayers, Liturgies, and Reflections for Campbell University. Dr. Hampton-Jones is an ACUE Belonging completer. She has led Study Abroad trips to Ghana for the Teaching Scholars Academy. She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina. She holds the following educational licenses: School Administrator Superintendent, Curriculum Instruction, School Administrator Principal, Computer Education Endorsement, Instructional Technologist Specialist, Business Education, and Information Technology Education. She is also a National Board-Certified Professional Teacher. Her legacy is building teacher leaders and advocating for innovations in rural education.
Jobs with the MSA Graduate Degree
- Principal or Assistant Principal
- Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
- Role in a county or state central office
North Carolina School Administrator Licensing Requirements
Every state has unique licensure requirements for education leaders. For the most up-to-date information on North Carolina teacher licensing requirements, please visit the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website.
Admissions Requirements
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Candidates for admission to the Master of School Administration Program must:
- Have a clear teaching license
- Have four or more years of experience as a teacher or related field
- Complete the application process
- Provide two references, one of which should be from the candidate’s principal or supervisor
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited US institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7.
- No standardized tests such as GREs are required for full admission.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by AAQEP
